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85% of NCR target may achieve full vax status by October
The National Capital Region (NCR) is projected to have 85% of its eligible population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of October 2021.
Currently, about 52.3% or five million NCR residents have completed their vaccine doses, while 81.72% or about eight million have received their first dose.
The government aims for 80% of NCR residents to be fully vaccinated by the end of September, as more individuals receive their second doses.
Nationally, the vaccination program aims to reach 50% in key areas including Metro Cebu, Metro Davao, Bulacan, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, and Rizal.
Around 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses are expected to be delivered by October, enabling the expansion of vaccination to more sectors.
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